Article: Greece, France to forge new alliance

Greece, France to forge new alliance

ATHENS, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Visiting French President Nicolas Sarkozy called for Greece and France to forge a "new alliance" when meeting with Greek President Karolos Papoulias on Friday.

Sarkozy stressed the ties of friendship and brotherhood between France and Greece, saying that the two countries had a "unique relationship."

He expressed hope that they would give a "new impetus to our long history and together forge a new alliance between France and Greece."

Papoulias said that Greece was looking forward to the French presidency of the European Union beginning in July and would support its aims with all its strength.

He referred to the French ...

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